AP PSYCHOLOGY

TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

PSYCHODYNAMIC AND HUMANISTIC THERAPIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Many clinical psychologists incorporate a variety of approaches into their therapy. They are said to take a(n) approach
A
transference
B
biomedical
C
psychoanalytic
D
eclectic
E
psychodynamic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cognitive behavioral perspective: This approach to clinical psychology developed from the behavioral and cognitive schools of thought. Clinical psychologists using this perspective will look at how a client’s feelings, behaviors, and thoughts interact.

Detailed explanation-2: -In fact, clinical psychology is a complex and diverse specialty area within psychology. It addresses a breadth of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, integrating the science of psychology with the prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of complicated human problems.

Detailed explanation-3: -To paint a key difference between clinical and counseling psychology, the clinical branch focuses on psychopathology-the study of mental disorders. On the flipside, counseling psychologists help patients or clients address emotional, social, and physical stressors in their lives.

Detailed explanation-4: -Psychologists should respect the right to dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of those they work with professionally. 4 They should also strive to minimize their own biases as well as be aware of issues related to diversity and the concerns of particular populations.

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